Chris works with energy clients in structuring complex equity and debt investments, advises
both buyers and sellers in the power sector in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and on the development of large-scale energy projects. He assists his clients in
mitigating and allocating risk associated with these transactions in
conjunction with achieving their primary business and financial objectives.

Chris is recognized nationally for his client work in the energy sector. He was awarded the honor of "Rising Star" by the National Law Journal, demonstrating “success on the highest stages” in managing transactions for clients, and has been recognized by the TheLegal500 for his work in project finance. Chris was also commended by the Financial Times in their Innovative Lawyers Report in the category of "Driving Value" for clients. He has served for two years running on Law360's Project Finance Editorial Board, and serves on the American Council on Renewable Energy's (ACORE) Leadership Council.

As Co-Head of the Defense Energy Task Force, Chris also has experience advising clients pursuing opportunities
involving the development and financing of United States Department of Defense (DoD)
energy projects. He counsels developers, purchasers, lenders and tax equity
investors in government contracts and structuring project development and
financing arrangements to account for unique risks.

He also represents market-leading private equity funds and
institutional investors in power asset transactions, and understands the unique
challenges and opportunities that these clients face. Chris is a frequent
speaker and writer on topics related to private equity and institutional
investments in power assets.

Japanese
and inbound developers and investors in the development of several renewable
energy projects in Japan, including EPC and other construction arrangements,
contracts for turbine or panel supply, and joint development arrangements.

U.S.
utilities in wind and solar power purchase transactions for long-term electric
power supply.

A project
developer in EPC and BOP and other construction arrangements for hybrid wind
and solar project.

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